If you see the F5 error code pop up on your Maytag washer, chances are there’s an issue with the door or lid of your machine. When the washer is running, the door locks securely to prevent splashing and accidents from touching the moving parts. If anything goes wrong with the lid or the lid locking mechanism, it will display an F5 error. There are a number of F5 error sub-codes that give specifics of what exactly has gone wrong with the lid or door on your Maytag washer—this article breaks each of them down and looks at how to fix them.
This article applies to all popular models of Maytag washers, including:
A101
A102
A102S
A103
A103S
A104
LAT9416AAE
MAH3000AWW
MAH4000AWW
MAH5500BWW
MAH8700AWW
MAV6200AWW
MAV7600AWW
MHWE200XW00
MVWC300VW1
MVWC415EW2
MVWC6ESWW1
MVWX655DW1
PAV2200AWW
PAV2300AWW
PAVT234AWW
This error code occurs only with top loader models of the Maytag washer and indicates that the lid of the washer is unable to lock or unlock. To solve this issue, try the following steps:
The F5 E2 error occurs when the door to your washer is unable to close due to a blockage. This could be due to a buildup of detergent or grime, or the hinge of the lid itself could be damaged, leading to misalignment. To fix this, follow these steps:
The F5 E3 error code commonly means that the washer is unable to unlock. This could indicate an issue with the locking mechanism, or it could be indicative of another issue.
The most important thing to remember if you experience this error is not to attempt to force open the lid. You could permanently damage the mechanism if you do this.
To fix this issue:
If this doesn’t work, it’s time to try the manual lid release. Follow these steps:
The F5 E4 error code is a little different from the others—it just means that your washer has run for three cycles in a row without opening the lid. This could be due to forgetting a load was in the machine and rewashing it to prevent it from smelling mildewy, or trying to get a particularly dirty load of washing clean by washing it multiple times.
Regardless, it’s a super easy fix! Just open the lid, check the contents, and if you still want to run another cycle, you should be able to.
If this fix doesn’t work, you can try resetting your washer by unplugging it for one minute and then plugging it back in.
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